alforsite

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What does alforsite mean?

A hexagonal phosphate mineral of the apatite group, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen.

Where does alforsite come from?

John T. Alfors (1930-2005) of the California Geological Survey + -ite.

How to pronounce alforsite

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